Andros Townsend escapes serious injury after pitch roller accident in Thailand | OneFootball

Andros Townsend escaped serious injury after a pitch roller accident before PT Prachuap’s match in Thailand. Despite hip and thigh damage, the 35-year-old came off the bench in stoppage time.

According to Goal.com, the collision happened during pre-match work, when he attempted an aerial backheel near the touchline and a moving roller struck him.

Footage on social media shows the ground machine crossing the surface before hitting the former Premier League winger. He was pinned beneath the heavy roller as panic spread, some team-mates turning away while others hurried to help.

Medical staff assessed him immediately and he later rejoined the bench. With PT Prachuap 3-0 up through Saharat Kanyaroj, Taoua Ferreira and Edgar Mendez, he was introduced late on.

The 13-cap former England international signed for PT Prachuap after spells at Kanchanaburi Power and Antalyaspor in Türkiye. His Premier League career included Tottenham, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Everton and Luton Town.

PT Prachuap claimed the Thai League 1 points despite the pre-match chaos. Further medical checks are expected in the coming days.

Source: Goal.com

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